The Sri Lanka Embassy and Tea Promotion Unit of the Embassy in Beijing, China organized Tea Ceremony event at the Embassy premises under the guidance of H.E. Ambassador Dr. Karunasena Kodithuwakku recently. Stassen Tea agent in Beijing, China gave Gift teas to the visitors and helped to conduct Ceylon Tea tasting session highlighting seven region tastes and Uva Organic tea. The staff of the Embassy made Sri Lankan savories for the serving with tea. Mrs. Shani Kalyanarathne Karunarathne had given her support to invite diplomatic officials and coordination the event from the inception. Mr. Sampath Perera, Third Secretary- Tea Promotion made a presentation about Uniqueness of the Ceylon tea and Health benefits of Tea at the tea ceremony.

The gathering comprises Chinese Government officials, Diplomatic officials from the Missions, Ceylon tea agents in China, and Media agents in Beijing.